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?hc sCoral SUlvcrtisrv. FOR.SYTIf. TUESDAY. MARCH -4, 1873. r.f nor frtakla in thU *rwl the mmmr.linc romc ! r w< ui*! " *m<ler rrwny obi)tnrtW>ns by kf**piT>* u* * to thr rarrw.t #r#M !r*n*rfine In thwir Drinrhbnarhood*. I*.f lon.l intent ned ‘ttt.ete . will be thankfully received. *r*d duly nekaowietUred. < ’ n:nrj a/lreribm* *‘J! V llkurH to chan tr*-the form of c.Vrsf dr#rti*etni! Quarterly without *>x‘r% charge AdditkXMlfchs&irC • ill be rxiaU at the rate of r> cent* j*er vjnar* for enrh rhix.ee. ► gr V ■ <-*-• r r p<*rioril benefit upfiwirr r In tL * r TTtrr*. r i h uxnl T>njr-flw (Vnt* t*r line, for t*r!: and etf irr, t --O' nn* Th ArTrtn*>ra w't; not V rerncr, *e*l or * * -.thoriaed bv the Prnj:*rit©rs. Agents.— Mr. James D. Gray, of Colaparcbee, l an authorised ageut far The Advertiser, and liia receipt* tor *ub*eriptlone, etc., will he ac cepted. Mr. Jamea T. Tyua ha* consented to act ns agent at Milner, Pike county, and Mr. A. S. Ilaynn. at Russellville, Monroe county. Other local agents will he announced as arrangements are made. Resigned. — Messrs. H. G. Bean and W. B. Meek have r< signed their positions as Coun’y Comm slonera. LtVELT.—Fix Jurors were fined Ur failing to be prompt yesterday morning, in the sum of $lO each. *• Provoking. —Yesterday morning the Forsyth mail pouch was delivered at Barcesviiie, and the Barnesville pouch at Forsyth. Annoying mis t ikes often happen, • PbniTlnt.—Andrew Cochran, colored, con fe sed to steaiing half a bushel of corn yesterday, lor which he was sen"cneed by Hie Court to psy a line of S2O. N'lw Bell —We observe tiiat anew hell has I en placed in position on t lie Pye Block, and that the intention is to use it to invite members of the Building and l.oan Association to “walk tip to tli; Captain’s office and settle.” PUBLIC Lecture. —We learn that Hon. Alex. M Speer has consented to deliver his lecture, “What I saw in England,” before the ciCzsns and stu dents of Forsyth, at an early day. Due ana timely notice will he given. Married .—Drixkell, Sturdvant: On the 18th ult., by Rev. W. H. Graham, Mr. W. Dtlskell and Miss M. A. Sturdvant, all of Monroe. Redding, Duncan: In Griffin, on the 28th inst., by Rev. J. P. Duncan, Col. John F. Redding and Miss Susie Duncan. The Babbath.—Last Sabbath was one of the most Inclement days within the recollection of the oldest inhabitant. The church bells were si lent, and we believe no public services were held. Cheerful fires were the most attractive features of the day, and there was, very sensibly, great una nimity observed in enjoying them. Marrow Escape —The alarm of fire sounded on Thursday last was occasioned by the burning of a chimney of the residence of Judge Newman. The wind was blowing a gale, arid the root caught in two or tlnee placeg, but the fire was fortunately ex ingui tied without material damage to the premises. Among the acts passed by the Legislature at the last session, was one to “amend the act to make permanent the site of the public buildings in Pike county.” We have no positive knowledge of the bill, hut is whispered that the location cf the capital will speedily be a “vexed question” in Pike. — Miln r —We ate pleased to learn that the pros pects of this elegantly located village are growing brighter daily. The school, under charge of Rev. E. M. Ilooten, Principal, and Mr. Jesse Mays. Assistant, has beenopened. There are a number of active and far seeing gentlemen in Miltier and Its vicinity, and as they seern determined to de velop* all the advantages of the location, ttie town must thrive and grow in importance. The College. —The officers of the Monroe Fe male College present anew card io the public this morning, to which we invite attention. The school, we learn, is gaining largely in pub lie favor, of which fact an encouraging increase of pupils allotds evidence. The officials and Faculty are laboring zealously in their work, and with great success. The people of Forsyth have good reason to (eel proud of their favorite scho lastic institutions. Liberal* —Through the exertions of the ladies of the M. F, Church, the pulpf.t and altar of the new church have been provided with hd elegant sett of appropriate furniture. And we take pleas ure in stating that tire Central Railroad officials so far aidui in this woik as to furnish free trans portalion for the articles from New York to For sytt. This liberality on the part of President Wailley and Superintendent Rodgers is highly appreciated by the ladies of Forsyth. *• Wheat Chop.— During a hurried trip to Cul’.o den and vicinity, last week, it was ascertained that the wh at outlook in that section was nn doubtedly better than hs.d been reported. The severe weather of the winter has thinned out the early sowings,bnt an experienced planter expressed the opinion that this was an advantage, as there was a “ good stand ” left. It is to be hoped his expectations w ill be veritl and. Thanks are due tne kind friends whose hospi tality insured every personal comfort during the trip. Married. —Bean, O'Xeal: At the residence of Judge Simeon O’Neal, in Seale, Al 1., on Tuesday February 25th, 1873, by Rev. Mr. Fye, Mr. Jno. A. Bean of Forsyth, Ga., to Miss Mary D. O’Neal. We congratulate the happy bridegroom upon having succeeded iu transplanting one of Ala bama’s fairest (lowers to the soil of Georgia. In her chosen home the young bride will find many warm friends, who will greet her ia her new sphere with pleasure. May the choicest blessing of heaven attend the happy pair throughout long lives of usefulness and happiness. Thwarted.—An attempt was made to 6teal a bale of cotton from the warehouse ol Mr. J. W. Moran, one night last week, which was prevented by a little vigilance on the part of Mr. M. The negro porter tailed to lock the doors fronting the railroad, and at a late hour it was discovered a bale had be n rol'ed out, preparatory to loading ou a wagon, when Mr. Moran, armed and equipped, mounted guard. The rogue or rogue e iJeullv -nulled something in the wind, and kept awiy. After spending a couple of hcuis tx;ose l to inclement weather, Mr. M. had hi# cotton re turned to the ware-house. Fee.—On the night of the 25th ult., the corn ctib of the Rev. W. J Morcoek, about two miles from Forsyth, was burned. It contained several hundred pounds of iodder, ten or titleeu bushels of peas, some cottcu seed and a lot oflcng forage. Under a shelter was an a’mcst new d\ oodruff w.-gon which was destroyed before the lire was discovered. As the night was calm and there had bten no fire carried about that part of the premises during the day it must have been the work of au incendiary. We hope th-t the Grand Jury will te enabled to elicit sufficient evidence to arraign the offender to punishment, and. if possible, aid ia arresting the fearful number of cotton and gin house conflagrations. Axotbeb Eiampls. —Mr. Jiff. Bsz. more made last year eight bales of cotton to the mule, and corn, wheat, oats, peas, potatoes, meat, etc., enough to serve his ;arm lor twelve months. He bought uo tertilizers; is able to pay cash for everything, and holds his entire cotton crop ol last year. His lands heve been Iteretofore con sidered poor. Such is the result of well con ducted skill, labor and economy. Monroe has other farmers in different parts of th" county do ing about as well whose example could be fol lowed with profit. If such a system was generally inaugurated the county woul t oe more Independ ent and planters the lo:ds of its soil and the con trollers of its interests. 81 pf.mok Cot rt.—During the past week the Superior Court of Monroe co nty was in session— Judge John I Hull presiding, and Capt. T. B, Cat anis Solicitor. This js the first t-nn of these gentlemen in Monro*-, ant it 1* get era ty conceded that they conducted ftp mat vts in their new t| here in a highly creditable manner, and one that gives premise of future succ- ss officially, and satisfaction to the public. Judge Hail established a reputation ior being a stri’t disciplinarian, as several gentlemen can testify; and the attendants upon court wlil, we think, he eat ter refrain from creating the “ noise and contusion " so commonly witnessed in the “Hills of Justice.” The reform is a good one. The general prrsentments of the Grand Jury wi l he found in another column. They report public ffdra generally in a satisfactory condition. We understand the discussions before the Jury, on several general questions, were lengthy and ep'.ritcd ; hut a spirit of compromise finally pre vailed, and the deliberations of the body were c'osed with harmony, and the corclusloca arrived at with great ucacimpy. The hasin--S6 befare the grand inquest was concluded on Saturday, and no Grand Jury was empannelled y sferday. L'uri ig the week the local bar was largely rein forced by members from a distance. Bibb, Pike, Butts, Fulton, Upson, Spalding and perhaps ether counties had representatives present. Judge Ttippe w-s, we believe, the only habitue of the cctirt room who could not have responded at a roll call. Hia duties in Atlanta prevented a visit to Forsjth. Bob Hollis, colored, plead guilty to the indict ment sgain-t hint, and was fined $lO and costs. Murphy Shannon, colored, had been shooting at somebody, for which he has to p*y s*>o or board wi'h the county 6ix months. Missouri Wilkes, a colored fifteenth, was found guilty cf a-suult, and asked to pay J2O and costs. James Jenkins, Cel., found guilty of assault and battery, fined S4O and costs. Court adjourned la6t evening until the next regular term. Forsyth. —Our town, ae seen by visitors, is porttayed in the last issues of the Griffin Star and Tip m.otcn Herald—both journals having had representatives in rur midst. Mr. McMiehael ncticos in a fl ittering manner mvetal of ottr local fef.tnriß, among otl.-rs the hot. 1, tie business of Messrs. Willingham A: Dunn, and of L. Greer & Cos. Of our Fan ile College he says : The institution ins ninety of Gods little “last and best gifts to man,” rnder its tender care, and will be more largely attended v. hen the weather is more sunny and the alarms c! meningitis are less prevalent. ’I he new court is complimented by the Herald in fitting termß, aiid also by the Star—the latter i.i Mr. Fitch’s usual hearty manner. He says: Hail and Cabaniss make as nice and snug a young judicial team as were ever hitched up lu double harness, and work beautifully together. They are both young, intelligent, sensible, well read, and unusually good looking. The Governor certainly bad an idea of the ‘ fitness of things” when he harnesed them together. Of the town and its surroundings hesays: From appearances, and all accounts, there is no town in Middle (J. orgia in a more thiiving condition thru Forsy h. We ate glad of it, for her citizens are of the best, most intelligent, hospitable and libera! das*, and the to n is surrounded ley about the best class of farmers we know iu this or any other country. Withdrawn. The application for an injunc tion, made by Dr Blackburn of the Barnesville Patriot, against the local of the Gaz.-lte, was, we learn, withdrawn without a hearing. Fearful End —From the Constitution we learn that Thomas O’Neal, a young man from Butts county, who was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of a gentleman in Jonesboro, which sen tence was commuted to the penitentiary for life by the Governor, was shot and killed on the night of the 21st., by the guard at the railroad camp, under the following cireum-tanees. O’Neal had made an agreement with another prisoner to over come or kill the guard and make their escape The otiier prisoner, from fear or some other cause, did not come up to the appointment. Mr. O’Neal rnadt a rush od his guard, caught him by the col lar, and with upraised hand bratidishing a knife, was in the act of plung ng it into him, when anoth er of the guard fired upon him, killed him. Eleven buck shot eutered his body, one or two of them his heart. Profitable Reading. —The Science of Health for March has reached us, and is au excellent number. This is a commendable publication. Devoted to a subject- of vital importance to the human race, it deserves a world-wide circulation. This March number contains Popular Physiology aud Diseases of the Eye, with engraved illustra tions; Bald Heads on Young Shoulders; Signs of a Healthy Child ; Cruelty to the Young ; Vaccina tion Problem ; Disease and its Treatment; Sea sonable Dishes, and How to Cook Them ; Alcohol and Opium; Health of Bankers; Health of Wo men; Airing Bed-rooms, and a mass of other interesting reading matter. It is published at the popuhit price o! $2 or 20 cents a number, including a fine Cfiromo to new subscribers. Ad dress 8. R Wells, 389-Broadway, New York. Tub Tax Question.— The petition for au in junctioc against Smith Waller, Esq., Tax Collec tor, was argued before Judge Hall ou the 24th. Col. Ciueinnatus Peeples represented the Peti tioners, and Cols. Clifford Anderson and Pinekard the Collector On Friday the following order was made by Judge Hall: It being desirable that due consideration be given by the Court to this case, it is ordered that the judgment of the Court therein be suspended until next week, or until such time as the pre siding Judge shall have lull time to consider the question made, who will make up his decision at C/hamlers aid give due notice of the same to counsel. It is lunher ordered by the Court that the bill, amended bill, and answer be entered, filed iu office, so as to become a part of the rec ord iu tbe case. Died. —We regret to learn from the Dalton Cit izen of the death of Mrs. S. Higgins, wiie of Mr. John Higgins, recently oi Indian Spring, Butts couuty. Her death occurred on the 20ih ult. The citizen gays : Down to a beautiful and peaceful old age Mrs. H. had journeyed with her affectionate husband, who was her young heart’s choice in the morning ot her life. But the decline of age earne, the eve ning shadows fell, and the loveiy Christian walk of the wite cta-ed, while her lone and saddened partner is lett to continue his earth journeying# a little longer—a little longer, until they meet again beyond the “Beautiful River.” Personals. —On Wednesday last Judge Pounds, of the Bartlesville Gazette, and Capt. McMichael, o! the Thomastoa Heiaid, paid us a visit. Both geuthmeu ate pleased with Forsyth, and In ve promised to “call again.” Mr. W. E 11. Searcy, Worthy Grand Scnbe ot me tiraud Council oi the United Friends ol icinpt.ai ec oi Georgia, Visited tori-ylii lor the pur; •. e oi epeu.ng Foisylh Counc.l No. 2, and liis.aliiug officers. Mr. S. is an ardent anti effective wo.ker iu the temperance cause, and was coidial ly greeted by his co-laborers. The Weather. —As usual Ma;cu has opened Spring iu a titful mood. We have already had snow, sleet, lain, ice, and wind in abun dance ; and it any ot our readcis are uot satisfied with the variations thus far, ths clerk of the weather may accommodate them. We have a 1 genuine March, such as the poeis have been writ iug about ; but there is nothing iu it that wo can admire. We are wearied with shivering in Marsh alroady, and ready and willing to ents-r upon ihe mouth ot flowers. liu.MiCiua in Butts. —On the o-iJ iast. Mr. Pip Harris was shot by Mr. Cargyle, near Pitman’s Ferry, Balts county. Harris attempted to visit Mr. Careyic's residence on Suuu-iy week, alter having been requested repeat--i.iy not to do so, and on approaching the door, sweating and abusing Mr. C., the latter shot and killed him in stantly. Public opinion justifies Mr. Cargyle, and at last accounts he had not been arrested. • A Chasce.—We have neglected to call atten tioa to the advertisement ct Mr. Mill edge, but it is not yet too la’e. The chance he offers Is a good one. The brick yard has always been considered the best site, so tar as the quality ol the clay is i concerned, in the vicinity of Forsyth, and its | proximity to town makes it specially desirable. <'orr‘|oiilciK‘C. The Good Templars.— Edit,., Advert'- .here is a story of Grecian Mythology *• v nespvcda well with the history of the i. \c iu Forsyth. One Da-Jalas having become i .voived in a diffi culty at Athens, ti?l for protection to Minos, Ring of Crete. But having incurred the displeas ure of that roler, he was vhr-awn into prison. After a short time, however, he w„s delivered by the assistance of the king’s wife: but dreading the wrath of Minog, he made for himself and his son Icarus wings of wax, stuffed them with leathers, and Sew away freni the premises. But during the fl.ght Icarus soared too high, and his waxen w ings were melted by the heat of the sun, end he fell into a sea, which wa- ealitd the Icsiian Sea from him. Daedalus arrived in Sicily. The Good Templars Lave met with a fate some what similar to that of poor Icarus. While they have wiDged their flight through the atmosphere of hallucination, their waxen pinions of enthusi asm have teen melted ty the scorchiug rays of the sun of experience, and they have fallen into a sea, which might be called the Utopian Sea from them. This is not said to discourage their efforts in the cause oi temperance—far be it from me to do such a thing. But the 1. O. G. T. have fallen ; and great has been the fall. In this connection it is prop r to state that culpability does not !ie at the door ol all. Those who held out to the last and battled for the right, deserve much cred it. They did wh..t they couid, which is ait that the angels can do. But alas, they were unable to check the swelling tide of intemperance that rolls its heaving billows over the length and bredth ot the land, and now threatens to inundate the whole continent. It seems to me that any tutional man ought to be convinced by this time that the way to reform the fallen is not by exacting from them an obliga tion of total abstinence. This he is presumed to know from experience, if not frcia any other source. It Plutarch lived in these degenerate days, and wonld turn his mind to the comparison of things as wcil as of men, I am inclined to think he could draw a striking parallel between the Order of Good Templars and some of the quack medicines. One of ihe most appropriate for the comparison is a kind of powders I once heard of being advertised ior killing fleas. The directions were as follows: When jou catch a ilea, ju t squeeze it cu the back of the neck, which wiil force it !o open its month; then drop therein a grain of the powders, and it will cause the flea to fly into a thousand pieces. And, indeed. I think the Gotd Templars will l*e just about as success ful in ridding the community of intemperance as would be these powders in the extermination of fleas. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter in reference to the Good Templars : They reform one drunkard out every three or four hundred thousand million, and perjure ail tha others. But away with hyperbolical phraseology. I once be lieved oar Order to be the organisation. But two years of experience and observation hae con vinced me of the contrary. I have long since be lieved that it was not my duty to advise any one to join. Indeed I regard it as a dangerous matter —yea, a matter fraught with tremendous evil—to persuade an inebriate to take an obligation that shall be commensurate with his life. If Sliak speare lived in these days, I have reason to think he would not be a Good Templar- -he would know too much about human nature. Acting upon this knowledge, he would condemn the practice of some in taking hold of a person by compulsion, as it were, and carrying him into the Lodge, nolens volcns, never considering the magnitude of the act which they are about to perpetrate. But I prom ised in my last to treat of a temferance organization better adapted to the principles of human nature. Such an organization, I think, would not re quire of a man a pledge that he could not keep. The ostensible object of all temperance societies is the reformation of the inebriate. If an obliga tion were administered to such as long as he held connection with said organization, it wonld be a good beginning. If the probationer promised well, and it was agreeable to all, a pledge of five years might properly be administered. The num ber who would violate such a pledge, under the circumstances, I think would be very few. The Order known as the United Friends of Temper ance, almost fills the bill, provided its principles be fully carried out. They permit a person to take the obligation as long as he holds connection with the Order, or for life, which is all very well. But if inducements are held out to the probation members to take a life-long obligation, they will be exposed to serious danger. And if they be come negligent of their duty in that particular, they may expect the Order to hasten to a speedy dissolution. Nevertheless I believe the U. F. T. to be infinitely superior to the 1. O. G. T. as a temperance organization. It would be wrong to conclude this article withour saying a word about those who have vio lated, ard still continue to violate, their obliga tion with impunity. As for those who took the pledge and intended to keep it, but found them selves unable, they are to be pitied ; tut those who took it with no intention to keep it. ought to be ostracized by the community and their names stigmatiz and with iufamv. They and cr.’t de serve as much credit as the heathen. Lycurgns, the ancient Spartan law giver, when he was about to depart or. a journey, exacted from his people au oath that they Would keep his laws until he should return; but as he never returned, they were under obligation to always keep his laws. And t‘o their immortal honor, be it remarked, they did keep his laws five hundred tears, — and yet, mirabile dicta, this disorderly squad of Forsyth Good Template have not kept their pledge a single year!! Hence I conclude, by leg ical deduction, that they are beneath the heathen, inasmuch ss they have not done as well. In conclusion I would remark that this article, as well as the previous one, has not been written in a vindictive spirit, but the occasion is to be regretted. But be that as it may, the Good Tem plars have failed of their object, and the Forsyth Lodge, like ancient Troy, is numbered among the things that were. FntLADEi.Puus. Mister Editor: 1 aint never told you about my trip to Atlanta. Let me tell you all about it. I luck a notion to go up thar while the legisla tor was setin, tbiukiu I mout git a peep at the assembled wisdurn of the State. So I brushes up and tuck the train at Forsjth, and in a little o no time, we went claterin up the road and whizinf by lots of towns, some ov thetu a plegtd site tiger than Forsyth; bein among strangers I held my peace all the way np thar, raped in profound si lence contemplatiL the vrundeiful age we live and vewin the many interestin senes that went flyin back behind us. After a while I was sudinly called back to realities by a long seareeahin whis t le ov the itgin aiffi someone sayin Atlanta is close by, and sbure enough, pretty soon tang dang tangalang went the bell, as we went roliin slowly up under the big shelter whar the cars stop ; then 6ich another hurly-burly and chaterin, inside and out. Quick as anybody I grabed my carpet-bag, and out I went determined to appear used to ail sich doius, but no sooner bad I get squairly out than my eyes fell on the Hi Kimbel house, and thar I stood gazein in mute admiration ov its towerin hite, and tninkin ov the wunderfal tri umphs ov arkatecture and State finanseeria, when up cums a nigger with a tin sine-board on his bat, and says he, iu a fami’ure way, “ Hi Kimble hous, sir.” Yes, says I, without turnin my Lead, darned internal high in many respects. Says he, “ mis tnr, you never traveled much, did you ?” says I, if you dout travel on with your tin sine board I wiil show you hew I’ll travel into you and that pretty quick ; just then up steps another big nig ger and layed right holt ov my carpet-bag, and says he, ’• master, that nigger is a fool. Cum al eng and go to the National hotel,” and he com menced puilin me rite along. Let go my carpet bag, says I, or I’ll send you to damnation hotel, that quick. “No imperiiteness intended,” says he. 1 spoae not says I; you only w anted to steal my carpet-bag, or mabe you take me to be the lorlone hope of the carpet-bag army come to re stoie Bullock in all ov h.s prestine glory. I w.s jest squarin myself to dart a joiter at him when one ov the perlice tuck me by the arm and 6ays he, ‘ my lriend, these are only porters ov the hotel, they only desire to conduct you to cumfurt able quarters whar you will be well provided for.” All rite, says I, if that is what they are up to, and says I, which is the b -.sf place tog>to -iy b:, “ the Nat iocs! i-■ s g ,od as any, and a t I in g * ng that way I wiil bosv you wear it i.-.” Mu.li obliged to ;,ou for your t ruble, *ays l. “Not at all,” Buys he. Says I, stranger, do yoa and rat my word? "O no,” rays he, “ I only rnent that it was no truhle to me that you Be Jen! f el you'reil un der any obligations to me at all.” lleg pardon, says I, fur uo‘ understand!!) sstty purliteuee-; •hi lt the fust time I ever cum to Atlanta. “ Ah, well, says he, “we w:!l he friends—come So on we went rite by tbe Kimble house, but all the time I couldn't help lookin up feeiin a little skittish, feariu that big wail mout Us pen to topple over and evsrlastialy smash me up. J ss we turned tbe corner, good grasha- elive, says 1, is tbar goiu to lea show here to-day? “ Mot that I know ov,” says he; “why?” Look, says I what a crowd ov folks in town. “ O,” says he “that is an every day occurrence.” \Y c il, says I, if that be t-e case I fear my chane-s at the hotel will be ulim, for they mast be pretty well eat out by this time. “ Have no fears about that,” says he, “here is the National; walk iu,” and he made a perlite bow and went on up the street. Who should I meet first at the dore but Chat lie Luns- : ford, (you know Charlie,) and I tell you 1 was glad enuff to meet him ; it made me leel kinder home like. Well,.Char ie, lie tuck me rite in and told me U. write my name in a big book they had thar, and showed me wh&r to go to wash and be reddy for dinner. Well after washin I thont I would brush my head a little and look as nice as possible at the dinner tuble, so I steps into the barber room and picks up a brush and turns around to the glass, when slash, somethin t me on the back, and I’ll swar I believe 1 jump-u six feet high. I cum down with about face, t-nJ ; tharstcod another iufercel Digger with a si, .. handle broom in his hand cumin right at me, bn I guess I was quick enuff for him that timr, i jest brought him sieh an overswipe against the left temple th-t ir sent nim spralin elere across the room, and was on him beiare you canid say stop, and I let you know I give him pork and beans. While I was wadein into hin all of them other niggets in the room commenced pullin at me and hoilerin hold, hold, and I held my holt, and I let you know I made good use ov my hands and feet. I had no idea ov leting the bottom rail get on top that time. In the midst ov the hub bub iu ctunsa big bully lookin feller, and says he to me, “ you must go with tne to the gard house.” Says I, I will go to any other hotel in the place providein they don’t allow niggers to set ia on me with brooms. ”Ckm along,” says he, “ I’ll have you taken cere ov.” That's my hand, saye I, wait a bit till I git my carpet-bag. I ain’t got time now, Mr. Kditer, to tell you any more. Mabe next week I will tell you how I got out ov that scrape, and about my dinner, and my legislative experience. Don’t let anybody see til's; if yon do don’t let em know ray name. Tell em it is ritten by a CouNTitr Gentleman. Home Interests, and National Security.— The thinking men of Forsyth and Monroe county, knowing that Life Insurance is a legitimate aud established business, and that our people will in snre somewhere, have determined to form a branch o! the Republic Life Insurance Company, the foundation idea cf which was to prevent, in some measure, the annual drain from the West a; and South of millions of dollars and keep them lo investment at home. Its plans were matured by the best insurance talent and experience in the uatioD, and resulted with a capital stock of $5,- 000,000. A strong central organization, com prising leading men of character and position in various enterprises, and with a charter eecours aging the formation ol branch organizations of stockholders in leading business centers of the country, composed of Ihe same class of honorable men, thus making an institution of national ex tent and prestige, and yet a home company every where. To carry out its leading idea tha constitution provides that the stock subscribed, and the sur plus premiums paid in each locality, (in the West and South,) shall be invested where received, un der directions of the branch officers, subject to approval of the Centra! Committee. The money is loaned only upon real estate, undoubtedly se cure, at ten per cent, per annum. The policy of the Republic Life is a simple, plain and definite contract, nonforfeiting after a certain number of payments, gives insurance at the lowest safe r.>tes,a certain amount for so much money, and every one has its v due written upon it so that there is no chance for misunderstanding and no necessity of referring to the home office. Having secured such evidence of success, strength of capital, character and organization, home feel - ing and local pride, backed by the strongest men In the community, it is already the largest com pany of its age in the world. Other sections ot our State have branches of this most popular and enterprising institution in successful operation. Some of our largest capitalists and best financiers have stock in them, and many thousands ot dol lars has thus been safely lodged in Georgia where it is so much needed. The good results are visi ble in having caused other companies to apply for amended charters, so as to invest here like wise; a spirit of enterprise is brought about, and our waste places are being built up. This is only a step in the right, direction ; but surely the time lias conic to know the value of a dollar and the importance of keeping it athome. There is no lesson in economy more difficult to be practiced than the proper t’.ianagem :nt of little things, and a due appreciation of this lessson is not only the surest way to fortune, but by it the weak control the strong, impaired lands compete with and gain the mastery over affluence and wealth, and upon it hinges the door which leads from adversity to prosperity. Many millions of dollars have gone from the South since the war.and it stills flows like a mighty river, but every seeing mradis aware that something must be done, and stern necessity alone is producing reaction. We ask, therefore, that the Monroe county branch, now being organized, shall enjoy perfect confidence, as it will, we can not doubt, deserve. * which is BEST? This world is dark and dreary, When we make it so; This world is bright and cheerful, When we take it so. Our friends are cold and distant Whene’r we doubt them; Our friends are true and loving Whene’r we trust them. Is’t best to live in the dark, Doubting day by day. Or live in the light of Love, Trusting day by day ? ■ Bishop Paine.—The numerous friends of Bish op Paine throughout the Church, will receive, with painful regret, the intelligence conveyed in the following extract from the Nashville Advocate of February 22d. We join heartily in the hope that his painful disability may prove to be of brief duration, and that he may soon be able to resume his accustomed valuable labors . “We are very sorry to hear that Bishoo Payne is suffering gr*atiy with rheumatism —he has been almost helpless for some time. He feats that he will not be able to attend the session of the Bal timore Conference, which meet March 8. Bish ops Pierce end Doggett, it is hoped, will be iu at tendance. Bishop Paine took a very severe cold in attending a funeral in the country. We fer vently pray that he may soon be relieved, and that his valuable life may long be preserved to the Church. A Recruit.—On Saturday last Bill Corker, col ored, was sentenced by Judge Hall to ten years penitentiary duty, and he will soon he transferred to the care of Grant, Alexander & Cos. The sen tence was to the extent of the law, but the crime committed by Bill was an aggravated one—that of stabbing an officer who attempted to arrest him. They tell of a wealthy citizen of Providence who did cot reward an honest brakeman for sen ding back his satchel containing £20,C00 which be had carelessly left in tke car, but on the contrary, scolded him for not keeping it antil he called for it, and thus saving him the expense of twenty-five cents for expressage. Next.— Butts Superior Court will convene on Monday next. Seven thousand women belong to the Belgian Internationals, {■rand Jury Presentment*, Mo\Hot Superior Uourt, ) February derm, 1873. \ FIRST WEEK. We, ihe Gtar.d Juror*, selected, ehos. n sud sworn for th“ Feb-nary term, 1673, Superior Court, beg leave to mik-- the following presert m nfs: f’y ap- ropriate committees the Books if the Ordinary, Ci< rk of the Superior Court, Treasurer, Conn'y Commissioners, dockets of Justices of the Peace, and Notary Publics, and the bonds of county officials have beeji examined. We find that the Ordinary has all the books aud forms that the law requires, which are properly kept. He complains that marriage certificates are not returned, iu consequence of negligence on the part of officers officiating in the marriage ceremo ny. We find the books of the Clerk of the Superior Court kept in a neat and correct manner, and that he has all the books and blanks necessary to his | office. We recommend that anew desk be provided ! for the use of the clerk in the Court Room. We further recommend that he be paid (SSO) fifty dollais for the year tor extra services. We find the Books of the former Treasurer kept correct and in form, except the item of commis- j sior.s on commissions, amounting to twenty-tour! dollars ($24.50) and fifty cents, which amount he agrees to turn over to the present Treasurer. We find the present Treasurer’s Books in order, and properly kept, with no funds on hand. We find the Poor Bouse main building in need of anew roof, and some patching on the cabins. We farther find nine white and eleven black pau ;;"c, making a total of twenty. We find the books of the clerk ol the Board of C uty Commissioners kept neatly. The Board cl County Commissioners submitted the following statement as the probable indebtedness of the county: Scrip in the hands of B. Pse & Son $8 00 “ “ “ “ W. L. Carmiehael 31 81 “ “ “ “ W. C. Lockett 100 00 “ “ “ “ Clowerit Culpepper....s 10 “ “ “ “ Mays it Driskdl IS 00 “ “ “ “ -left Hogan 4 00 “ “ “ “ Dumas it Allen 245 00 “ “ “ “ B. M. Hathorn 12 00 “ “ “ “ Z. L. Fryer 4 00 “ ** “ “ W. Lempkiu & C0...2,412 70 “ “ “ 44 U. C. McGough 10 00 Estimated amounts in other hands 500 00 Amount of county money in circu- lation from 7 to 10,300 dollars, say 8,500 00 Total $11,802 05 We find the debt of the county from the esti mate above to be about eleven thousand eight hundred and sixty-two dollars and sixty-five cents, and would recommend the proper authorities to levy a tax cot exceeding one hundred per cent, on the State tax for the present year. The resignation of former Commissioners, H. G. Bean and W. B. Meek, having been received and accepted, we have elected the following Board of county Commissioners: B. M. Hathorn, David S. Redding, and George D. Allen, and would res pectfully ask his Honor, Judge John I. Hall, to confirm the same. We recommend the following accounts be paid: John B. Davis, for extra services at the poor house, $23 25; Joseph M. Brown, for nursing and burial expenses of two paupers. Tap Walker, $lO 00, and .Mrs. J. W. K c -nt, $5 95; Bramblett & Bro., $5 95. W•; would call the attention of the hoard ot County Commissioners to the condition of the bridges generally in the county, and recommend that all necessary repairs be made. We have had but few of the dockets of the Jus tices of the Peace submitted for examination, and find those in the 474th G. M. District, T. M. Brantley, N. P., ex J. P.; in the 595th, T. H. Vaughn, J. P.; in 4SCth G. M. District, Ihos. W. King, J. P.; G34tli G. M. District, Carey Cox, J. P.; 523d G. M. District, S- W. F. Bloodworth, N P., ex J. P., correctly kept in accordance with the law. In the 403 th G. M. District, Simeon Smith, J. P.; 523d G. M. District, William Mullins, J. P.; 004th G. M. District, J. C. Poe, J. P.; 557th G. M. District, W. H. Deweeg, J. P., incorrectly kept in the following particulars : Ist, The cost not item- . izad ; 2d, Militia District omitted in docketing cases; 3d, Official signature omitted in entering U P judgment. The following J. P.’s lias made no report at all: 554 G. M. Dis. J. A. Mc'Jcwan, .T. P., T. J. Fletcher, N. P. and ex-J. P. 018 G. M. Dis. J. C. Hightower, N. P. 473 G. M. DU. Jtm -s Norris, J. P., and E. B. Taylor, N. P 4*' G. M. Dis. R. M. Williams, N. P. 598 G. M. Dis. J. 11. Ed wards. J. P. 539 G. M. Dis. C. F. Gib ton, J. P , J. M. Horn, N. P. 557 G M. Dis. T. D. Smith, N. P. 599 G. M. Dis. J. G. Huckaby, J. P., W. O. Rawls, N. P. 595 G. M. Dis. J. M. Collier, N. P. 504 G. M. Dis. T. E. Williams, N. P. OS2 G. M. Dis. David G, Prcctor, N. P. 407 G. VT. Dis. .T. C. Johnson, J. P., S. D. Jack son, N. P. And we recommend that the Justices of the Peace of the County herein default, be required to report to the Grand Jury of next term of the Court their dockets, and hereafter fulfil the re quirements of an act passed by the General As sembly, Decembea 12th, 1871, in regard thereto We recommend that John Bishop be continued as Janitor of the Court House at the same salary as heretofore. We find that the bonds of C. 11. Slurp, W. M. Williams, C. M. MeCune, H. T. Gibson, M. T. Harper, and N. M. Hammond, county officers have good and sufficient securities, and recom mend his Honor, Judge John I. Hail, to approve the same. We further recommend that ihe Sheriff be al lowed one hundred dollars for extra services dur ing the present year. In taking leave of the Court we tender our thanks to his Honor, Judge John I. Hall, for his kindness to our body; also our thanks to Col. T. B. Cabaniss, Boh Gen’h, for his untiring energy in bringing to justice violators of the law. We request that these presentments be pub lished in The Monroe Advertiser. J. T. Crowder, Foreman. C. F. Gibson, A. A. Turner, D. G. MeCowau, M. M. Maddux, W. W. Anderson, J. M. Collier, G. W. Walker, WmAMcCommona, C. L. Rober son, W. W. Floyd, W. A. Pye, R. H. Bailey, W. C. King, J. M. Settle, J. M. Brown, W. C. Lock ett, Jeff. Hogan, Lump. Gresham, Wm. T. Gibson, W. A. Ansiey, W. J. Dumas. Monroe Superior Court, )_ February Term, 1873. j Upon the recommendation of the Grand Jury, it is ordered ?li it 3radley M. Hathorn, George D. j A’len and Daniel S. Redding, be and they are 1 hereby constituted a Board of Commissioners lor ] the County of Monroe, according to the statute in ! 6uch case made and provided; and it is lurther i ordered that the foregoing General Presentments be published in the Monroe Advertiser, and I that this order, with the accompanying present i merit be entered of record on the minutes of this Court. T. B. CABANIS3, Solicitor General. To tee Suffering. —The Rev. William H. Nor ton, while residing in Brazil as a Missionary, dis covered in that land of medicines a remedy for Consumption, Scrofula, Sore Throat, Coughs, ! Colds, Asthma and Nervous Weakness. This remedy has cured myself alter all other medicines Lad failed. WishiLg to benefit the suffering, I will send the recipe for preparing and using this remedy to all who desire it Free of Charge. Ple. se send an envelope with your name and address on it. Address, REV. WM. H. NORTON, mard.ly G 76 Broadway, New York City. Woodruff Buggies. —These Buggies, known as the “ Woodruff Concord,” are offeied for eaie nowhere in the State except by Mr. W. IV. Wood ruff, at his Carriage Repositories at Macon and Griffin, Ga. All who want a good Buggy that will stand hard usage—run lighter, and last longer than almost any Buggy used in the State, can get them at Macon or Griffin. | nov&.tf tie linn mum 1873) CALENDAR. 1873. TERMS: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE. 2 5-1 2 * *1 £ !11 sI * I £ SIIi .? Ii H? g*£ s; | ssS t i Jin. ~~ ~jj j 4 Ji-h t c3 4 5 b , s 9 1011 • 6 7 8 910 II 17 17 13 14 15 16 17 1' 13 14 15 16 17 1- 19 19 20 R 22 23 24 25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 234 5 67' 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 | ! 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 lo 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 1' 19 20 21 22 17 19 19 20 21 22 -2 23 24 25 26 27 29 24 25 20 27 > 29 30 Bar 1 31 . .2 345 67 ' Sept. 123 45 t I 910 11 12 13 14 lo 7 9 9 lo 11 12 13 16 17 1' 19 20 21 22 !4 15 16171919 2o 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 , A. 26 29 30 ipn! 1 2.34 5 Get 1234 6 7 9 9 10 11 12 5 0 7' 9 JO 11 13 14 15 16 17 1' 19 12 13 14 r 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 25 24 25 ... - * 29 30 26 27 29 29 30 31 ... 1 2 3 .Nor 1 !45678910 2 3 4 5 0 7 9 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 1' 19 20 21 22 23 24 15 17 1' 19 20 21 22 •25 26 27 2' 29 30 31 25 21 25 26 27 > 2- Jane i 2 "3 "4 "5 0"7 Pee. T"1 "2 "3 "4 "5 7; .8 910 11 12 13 14 7 ' 9M 11 12 13 1> 16 17 19 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 Is 19 2o 22 23 24 25 ‘26 27 2' 21 22 25 2 1 25 26 27 | A).... ... ... ... 2' 29 50 3i ....... ... •szsi) 'HvaNaivc* cezsi fill; 3Honm yltirnti'vv. TERMS: PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE, TWO DOLL AP.3 . f . ADVERTISING RATES : One square, (ten lines or ie-s,) $1 tor ihe Hr-t and 75 cents lor each subsequent insertion. ’ Contract advertising as follows- Space 3 Months. 6 Months. 12 Months Ja Column.. 40 00 Of On 100 00 One Column 60 00 90 00| 150 Advertisements contracted for and discontinued from any cause before the expiration of the time specified, will be charged at the rates established for the time published. Professional cards, 1 square, S2O per annum. Matrlugenotices, $2. Obituaries, $1 persquare. A Card. A clergyman, whi’e residing in South America, as missionary, discovered a safe and simple remedy for the Cure of Nervous Weakness, Early Decay, Disease of the Urinary aud Seminal Organs, and the whole train of disorders brought on by vicious and baneful habits. Great numbers have been cured by this noble remedy. Prompted by a desire to benefit the afflicted and unfortunate I will send the receipt for preparing and using this medicine in a sealed envelope, to any one who needs it, Free of Charge. Address, JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D. Bible House, mat4ly New York City. ■ ES?" Seven years experience in the Stove busi ness lias taught us that the Buck’s Brilliant with its chilled iron lire back, and the Charter Oak with its malleable castings, are the bast 3toves now iu use. Fog sale at Macon prices, freight added, by Biiamlett it Bso. febll.tf All who have not settled up for the last month, will please come forward and settle, as we neither have the capital or inclination to run long accounts. Bramblstt & Bno. febll.tf ESIF" All bills not settled at the end of each month are subject to per cent, interest. febll.tf Bramblett A Bro. Great Bargains—Will be offered for thirty days in a portion of my stock. Call and see. feblS.tf John a. Daniei.lv. Porter Celebrated Combination garden Hoe and Rake, lor sale by febll-tf Bramblett & Bro. * * FST' Garden Tools of every description * or sale by Brimblett A Bno. febll.tf ISF” Plows, Hoes end Farming implements for sale by Bramblett it Buo. febll.tt SPECIAL NOTICES. A Disease With a Thousand Symptoms.— Dyspepsia is the most perplexing of all linm.-n ailments. It3 symptoms are almost infinite in their variety, and th* forlorn and despondent vic tims of the disease often fancy themselves the prey, in turn, of every known malady. This is due, in part, to the close sympathy which exists between the stomach and the brain, and in part also to the fact that any disturbance of tin diges tive function necessarily disorders Ihe liver, ihe bowels and the nervou* system, and affects, to some extent, the quality of the blood, A medic-ins that, like Hosteller's Stomach Bitters, not only tones the stomach, but at the fame time controls the liver, produces a regular habit ei body, braces the nerves, purifies the fluids and “ ministers to a mind diseased,” is therefore the true and only specific for chronic indigestion. Sneli b the op eration of this famous vegetable restorative. It not only cares dyspepsia, but also ail concomi tants and consequences. Moreover, it is invalua ble as a preventive of indigestion. No one who chooses to take half a wineglassful of this agreea ble appetizer and stomachic habitually three times a day will ever bo troubled with oppression after eating, nausea, sour eructations, or any other in dications of a want cf vigor in the digestive and assimilating organs. The debility and languor superinduced by hot weather are immediately and permanently relieved by the Bitters, and persons who are constitutionally inclined to look ipon life “as through a glass, darkly,” will be apt to take a brighter and more hon. ful view of the sit uation under the genial influence of this whole some medicinal stimulant. A Stitch in Time Save? Nine.— lf you have a cough, don’t neglect it; thousands go to an un timely grave bv neglecting what they call “a Blight cold.” These slight colds are very insidi ous. They soon become deep seated and defy all remedies. Dr. Tutt’s Expectorant will cure it. It can be had of any Druggist. Tcskeegee, Ala.,April 28, 1871. Dr. Tutt : In gratitude for the benefit received by the use ot your Expeeioiant, I do cheerfully add my testimony to its most wonderful effect in lelieving Asthma or Bronchitis. For several years I had suffered dreadfully with severe attacks of Asthma or difficulty of breathing, i was in duced by the high recommendations given to your Expectorant to try it, and found that it gave al most immediate relief. It is about five months since I began i6 use; I have used lx bottles, and have not had an attack since. It his been a great blessing to me: I cannot afford to be without it, and I heartily recommend it to ail leiwons who are at all troubled with Lung or Throst DP rases. Very respectfully, MRS. A. M. WKLBORN. In spite ol your teeth, Both above and beneath Being lightly en>-mel’d and thin, They will never break down. Nor'turn yellow or brown, If the Bozodon’’s daily rubbed in. *•. ■ Spalding’s Glue, save and mend the piecef. Dr. Tctt's Ilair Dye is the best in use. LAND AGENCY. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING MADE AR rangements for the purchase and sale of Ends in th ! s section of Georgia offer their service to the public iu that fire. Persons wishing to ‘•<.ll or purchase can communicate with either ot us at Forsyth, Monroe county, Ga. A. D. HAMMOND, an2B.3ni GEO. M. RHODES. To Contractors. I OFFER FOR RENT THE BRICK YARD J formerly owned by Rev. W. C. Wilkes. The Yard is well located, beiug within the corporate limits ot Forsvtb,” plenty of water, easy of access. Paitits wishing to engage in the brick buKneea would do well to call on the undersigned. febll.2t. G. L. MILLELGE, XEW ADVERTISEMENTS. B* FYE & &<W, WHOLESALE axi RETAIL GROCERY MERCHANTS FORSYTH. : : : : OE , )RGIA . H^f I the t ir LOUATEI> 1N TIIK EAST ROOM TERMS: TWO I OLLAKS PER ANNUM, iN ADVANCE. Nkw I>iiit ic Iji.ock, ox Main Streict, - On the East side of the Public Square, keep con siaiitly on hand and are daily receiving, a full stock OI illl KiDvIS Ot tp*on:si!i:s a\i> provksioxs \\ hich we offer to the public as low as any house in Forsyth. „-*? M e have row on hand and to arri e SO,OOO lbs BULK MEAT 2 000 Bn l ,-\s BRED O\TS 1,500 ■* CHoit E WHITE CORN 00 1 l MOL AS 25 Bbl MOL “Li^ Verylhlnu: ,sna ßy kept in a first class grocery piaWlnJTriendioK? 1 *° acC3mn,ot!ate Standard Fertilizers. IjC T hev are also prepared tu fnrni-h the best TILIZEkS, for cash or oa time. THE PIONEER CONFECTIONERY! PALETIIORPE & TURNER, On Main Street, opposite Tin- Advertiser Office, Forsytii, Georgia. BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT BY OUR ? V recent arrangements we are enabled to • LARGELY INCREASE Our f.;, mer excellent stock of CONFECTIONS ot all kinds! TOYS for the children—an ample stock! FRUITS! NUTS! PICKLES! PRESERVES, Etc., Etc. All of which willbe sold at as liberal rates a can | ossibly be afforded. Iu addition we ofler daily Fresh Family Table Supplies Such as BREAD, CAKES, Etc. Wedding Par ties supplied on order. IW WE DIFY COMPETITION ALWAYS '..frl Excelsior is our motto. Give us a call. If we fail to please we shall be disappointed, PALETHORPE A TURNER. jan2B.3m THE ROTTOII K\Ot HEI> OUT. HIGH PRICES PUT DOWN! BARGAINS IN BARGAINS tn TABLE LINENS: EARCAINS IN' SHAWLS.' BARGAINS IN CLO T T-111ST Gf. Bargains in Domestics. Goods Bought Direct from importers And resh supplies are received at all times, £3? Store Room in Pye Block. Call on B. PYE, jan2l ly Surviving Partner. A GOOD FERTILIZER! TTAVING THOROUGHLY TESTED THE ICCIfcEKA FERTILIZER. For three years past, I can confidently recommend it to the planters of my county, as a good and reliabie|Giiano. Having been appointed. AGENT FOR THIS SECTION, I am now prepared to sell the same on reasonable terms, eitbir ter cash or oa tirae. B. H. NAPIER. feb4 3m. _ • Chambers Thomas, (In The Advertiser Building,! MAIN STP.EET. FORSYTH, GA. beg to announce that we have on hand W rnd will continue to keep The Best Stock of Boots anti Shoes In this Maik-t! Onr stock will embrace a full Ini! —from the fin"-! pump soled t ooi to the heavic-l brogno. W will t- ‘Leap as the < and warrant I it- goods. We nletid to build up a • First-Liii** Hoo! and Mi oe Store Therefore you may expec-l to get good goods when you ouv from us. Ttaukiul for past favois v. - invite their contin uance. CHAMBERS & THOMAS. ja021.3m